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03.08.2010 Congrats to Great Waves!
Get to know the winners of this year’s Sound Off! They’re young, they’re talented and they’re playing the festival. Download their full Blue Blood EP at their official website.
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12.03.2009 Download World Party live from Bumbershoot
World Party fans, rejoice. If you saw the band’s hits-packed set at Bumbershoot, you can now relive it. For those of us who missed out the first go-round, it’s a chance to catch up.
Download World Party’s entire Starbucks Stage set in MP3 or lossless FLAC format (both for free!) from karlwallinger.net.
Set/Tracklist:
- Intro
- Put the Message in the Box
- Is It Like Today
- Vanity Fair
- When the Rainbow Comes
- What Does it Mean Now
- Til I Got You
- Love Street
- She’s the One
- Thank You World
- Sunshine
- Sweet Soul Dream
- Who Are You
- Ship of Fools
- Is It Too Late
- Way Down Now
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09.07.2009 Download: "Claudia" by Steve Griggs Quintet
Jazz fans should jump at this chance to download “Claudia” by Steve Griggs Quintet. Saxophonist and composer Steve Griggs is accompanied by Jay Thomas, Bill Anschell, Phil Sparks, and Milo Petersen in a musical narrative of expressive harmony in this track and on the Northwest Court Stage, Sunday at 2:30 p.m, kicking off our Northwest Jazz Showcase.
Recommended If You Like: Elvin Jones, Milo Petersen’s Jazz Disciple
Steve Griggs Quintet – “Claudia”
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09.06.2009 Download: "Bent" by Massy Ferguson
You know those scenes in movies where there’s a BBQ and a guy in a straw cowboy hat playfully picks up a girl and they and all their friends laugh their way to a beach and a cooler of soda? “Bent” by Massy Ferguson is the perfect soundtrack for that iconic summer imagery—or any summer fun, including Bumbershoot, where Massy Ferguson plays the Starbucks Stage at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday.
Recommended If You Like: Bruce Springsteen, Son Volt
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09.05.2009 Download: "Thermal Bad" by The New Mastersounds
Download “Thermal Bad (Live in San Francisco)” by The New Mastersounds for some powerful funky soul. The foursome is the result of work drummer Simon Allen began in the late ’90s and together the band puts on a show that’ll rattle ‘n’ rock your bones. Check out their set Monday at 4 p.m. on the Fisher Green Stage.
Recommended If You Like: Speedometer, Breakestra
The New Mastersounds – “Thermal Bad”
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09.04.2009 Download: "Beautiful Souls" by The Kindness Kind
Download “Beautiful Souls” by The Kindness Kind, who played at the reopening of the legendary Crocodile Cafe in Seattle back in March. They’ll blend their keyboards, guitars, drums, bass and vocals and blast their spacious electronic-infused indie rock in EMP|SFM’s Sky Church, Sunday 9/6 at 12:30 p.m.
Recommended If You Like: Sleater-Kinney, Blonde Redhead
The Kindness Kind – “Beautiful Soul”
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09.03.2009 Download: "BeardMan Shuffle" by Sly & Robbie
Feel da riddim’ and download “BeardMan Shuffle (Live It Up)” by influential reggae icons Sly & Robbie. This track captures their quintessential sound with grasping instrumentation featuring drums, guitar, bass, and brass. Stop by the Fisher Green stage to see this Grammy-nominated duo on Monday at 9:15 p.m.
Recommended If You Like: Peter Tosh, Bob Marley
Sly & Robbie – “BeardMan Shuffle (Live It Up)”
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09.02.2009 Download: "Coast of Carolina" by Telekinesis
Download “Coast of Carolina” by Telekinesis off the self-titled debut, mixed and produced by Death Cab For Cutie’s Chris Walla. Telekinesis is the power-pop product of Seattle musician Michael Lerner. Experience Telekinesis performing at EMP|SFM’s Sky Church, Saturday at 8p.m.
Recommended If You Like: Death Cab for Cutie, Conor Oberst, Say Hi
Telekinesis – “Coast of Carolina”
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09.01.2009 Download: "Haven't Gotta Pet Yet" by Recess Monkey
Get into the swing of things and download Recess Monkey’s “Haven’t Got a Pet Yet” off their album Field Trip. They’re all a bunch of enthusiastic teachers and together they blend upbeat chords with smiles and kid-friendly material. So check out their song and come join them at the Northwest Court Stage on Monday at 1:30 p.m.
Recommended If You Like: The Not-Its, Central Services’ Board of Education
Recess Monkeys – “Haven’t Gotta Pet Yet”
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08.31.2009 S.E. Hinton chats with TBTL
Download a special edition of the TBTL podcast featuring S.E. Hinton.
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08.31.2009 Download: "River" by Akron/Family
Akron/Family’s “River” has a familiar post-rock sound in its experimental folk rock vibe. It starts with maracas and leads listeners through the song with a multitude of instruments along the way (you’ll hear something new with each listen, including light whistling or what sounds like crackling vinyl). Known for their “weird” ways of creating sound, catchy songs like “River” show the fruits of their labor and musical talent.
Recommended If You Like: The Decemberists, Rogue Wave
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08.31.2009 Download: "Hydra" by Hotels
Download “Hydra” by Hotels for a surfin’ good time through ambient pop-rock flooded with electric keys and well structured vocals. Get to know this Seattle-based quartet in our video interview and see them play EMP|SFM’s Sky Church on Saturday at 2 p.m.
Recommended If You Like: Stereolab, New Order
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08.28.2009 Download: "Sioux Arrow" by Point Juncture, WA
Download “Sioux Arrow” by Point Juncture, WA, which is not actually a place, for those unfamiliar with the state! They’re actually a band from Portland, Oregon whose work they call an “art experiment”, a concept which extends from album covers to their stylistic ensemble: keys, vocals, trumpet, drums, guitar, and vibraphone. Hear Point Juncture, WA’s blend of psychedelic pop-punk shoegaze at the EMP|SFM’s Skychurch, Monday at 1:45p.m.
Recommended If You Like: Broken Social Scene, The Ravonettes, The Vivian Girls
Point Juncture, WA – “Sioux Arrow”
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08.27.2009 Delhi 2 Dublin Perform (video), Chat About Fusion Music and Dance (audio)
PRI's The World shares Lonney Shavelson's interview with Dehli 2 Dublin about their fusion of Celtic and East Indian music and dance. Below, check out a Dehli 2 Dublin performance video, also courtesy PRI.
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08.27.2009 Download: "Blessed Bee, Honey Bee" by Grand Hallway
At every angle, “Blessed Be, Honey Bee” by Grand Hallway is talent-filled catchy-pop while being uniquely progressive. It isn’t J-pop by any means, but Tomo Nakayama’s voice does give it “J-Sub-Pop” vibe when mixed with the country Japanese-folk guitar riff that starts the track. The accompaniment of strings, percussion and keys quickly categories the octet’s sound as Pacific Northwest orchestral pop.
Recommended If You Like: The Decemberists, Broken Social Scene, Stars
Grand Hallway – “Blessed Be, Honey Bee”
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08.26.2009 Download: "PICKUPYAFLOW" by Dyme Def
This club anthem “PICKUPYAFLOW” by Dyme Def lyrically expresses the goods that get what you want, and it’s all backed up by killer beats and techno effects that add to this ear candy. Brainstorm types out sounds on a laptop and blends his lyrics with S.E.V.‘s and Fearce Villian’s plus the production skills of BeanOne. Download this track and practice your steps before bustin’ a move on the dance floor at Bumbershoot.
Recommended If You Like: Jay-Z, 50 Cent
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08.25.2009 Download: "Fortunate Man" by The Dusty 45s
Like a concept album compressed into a single track, “Fortunate Man” by The Dusty 45s tells of a ramblin’ man who catalyzes his potential to make a change, but it’s really the band inspiring their listeners to make a mark with whatever fortune life has given them. With riffs that easily attract country, blues and rock fans, The Dusty 45s keep it goin’ with a multitude of instruments to build a full sound with Americana imagery soaked into the lyrics.
Recommended If You Like: BR-549, Reverend Horton Heat, Dave Alvin
The Dusty 45s – “Fortunate Man”
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08.24.2009 Download: "Ruleta Rusa" by Cordero
“Ruleta Rusa” by Brooklyn-based band Cordero is an initially haunting example of what could be described as hispanic jazz. Ani Cordero’s voice rocks with gentle force and ghostly backup vocals give it a particularly sultry sound with pronounced percussion that isn’t overbearing. The music also carries hints of their ties to Tucson, Puerto Rico and New York.
Recommended If You Like: Calexico, Devotchka
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08.21.2009 Download: "Cheer for Fate" by Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band
It’s been a year since Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band exploded onto the scene. Their track “Cheer For Fate” will make you cheer them into a successful musical career with its exuberant sound and youthful vitality. Mt. St. Helens Vietnam band can glide from a structured raucousness to a relaxed rock requiem; and this track finds them somewhere in between. Their drummer, 14-year-old Marshall Verdoes, exercises restraint, providing a backbone to the mature vocals and a harmonious blend of keys, guitar and bass.
Recommended If You Like: Modest Mouse, Minus the Bear, The Helio Sequence
Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band – “Cheer for Fate”
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08.19.2009 Download: "Soda & Pop Rocks" by Champagne Champagne
Champagne Champagne’s “Soda & Pop Rocks” effortlessly encompasses an old school sound of hip-hop mixed with electronica in a whole new way for ’09. It features quickly flowin’ rhymes through the chorus and skilled backup vocals finishing the lead’s lines like a pair of psychically connected twins. The track sounds familiar, but like nothing else.
Recommended If You Like: Afrika Bambaataa, Gorillaz, A Tribe Called Quest
Champagne Champagne – “Soda & Pop Rocks”
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08.17.2009 Download: "The Lonely Tomato" by Central Services presents The Board of Education
Children are really smart and thus, deserve smart music. Central Services presents The Board of Education provide kid-friendly subject matter with “The Lonely Tomato,” served up with a mature song structure and all-ages fun. We’ve all felt out of place, just like the protagonist in this subliminally educational ballad about a tomato learning what it means to be part of a food group and where he fits in. Its pop-rock sound has conversational statements interjected into upbeat guitar and melodic drums and keyboards.
Recommended If You Like: R.E.M., Death Cab For Cutie
Central Services presents The Board of Education – “The Lonely Tomato”
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08.14.2009 Download: "Miracle" by Adrian Xavier
Need a feel good summa’ jam? “Miracle” by Adrian Xavier is a reggae anthem from the Seattle area. Inspired by classic reggae, “Miracle” preaches the possibility of love, peace and harmony through social and political change and riddim’. The song’s synthesizer, bass, guitar, and drums come together for a vibe that’ll brighten anyone’s day.
Recommended If You Like: Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Sly & Robbie
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08.13.2009 Download: "No Ordinary Caveman" by Head Like a Kite
“No Ordinary Caveman” is no ordinary track from extraordinary band Head Like a Kite. Their innovative sound is the culmination of numerous genres: funk, electronica, rock, and the all-encompassing alternative category. “No Ordinary Caveman” is a mellow lullaby that ultimately perks you up with its originality. Beginning with slight twangy phrases, Trent Moorman and Dave Einmo add layers of sound with rhythmic repetition, providing more sound than you might expect from two people.
Recommended If You Like: Broken Social Scene, Of Montreal
Head Like A Kite – “No Ordinary Caveman”
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07.31.2009 Download: "Yesterday" by D.Black
Seattle based hip-hop artist/cogitator D.Black, short for Damian Black, spits lyrics that’ll have you meditating on ways to improve yourself. Backed by jazzy trumpets and female vocals, D.Black flows through this soulful jam full of memories, hope and inspirational clapping. Every handclap will motivate you to get in step with the beat and look forward to D.Black’s performance on the EMP|SFM Sky Church stage at Bumbershoot 2009.
Recommended If You Like: Common, Notorious B.I.G., Blue Scholars
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07.27.2009 Download: "All the World" by U.S.E
Upbeat electrified lyrics preaching unity add to feel-good dance track “All the World” by U.S.E. You may also hear fans scream, “United States of Electronica” at one of their dance-extravanza shows. U.S.E in one word, COLORFUL: songs, shows, fans, designs, and clothes. Everything is vibrantly colorful. The Seattle-based ensemble dress flamboyantly in scarves, skinnies, and sparkles that correlates with their disco-glam tunes. “All the World” comes from their sophomore album L O V E W O R L D.
Recommended If You Like: Daft Punk, Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head
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07.20.2009 Download: "Porkwich" by Truckasauras
Take a trip down an electronica rabbit hole with âPorkwichâ by Truckasauras, off the album Tea Parties, Guns and Valor. The synth-heavy track has a chilled out vibe with a light hip-hop beat thatâs catchy and creative. This song could be the soundtrack to any scenario from cruising down the street or sitting comfy in an armchair. Download and find where it fits best into your life.
*Recommended if you like: The Postal Service, Gorillaz
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07.13.2009 Download: "In the Waking Hour" by We Are Golden
Download “In the Waking Hour” by We Are Golden and air-guitar your way through the day. The rock track off their self-titled EP features some riffs thatâll have you reaching for your imaginary pick. Gretta Harley and Sarah Rudinoff draw inspiration from artists such as Prince, Beirut, and Devotchka, blending genres such as blues and rock with numerous instruments. This track belts out raspy-raw vocals with confident percussion.
Recommended if you like: The Pixies
We Are Golden – “In the Waking Hour”
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07.06.2009 Download: "A Song For Ellie Greenwich" by Parenthetical Girls
Check out the cabaret sound of “A Song For Ellie Greenwich” by Parenthetical Girls, off their baroque-pop album Entanglements. Zac Penningtonâs voice dances into falsetto accompanied by the initial pitter-pat percussions, grounding piano and brass instruments that begin the song. The avant-music sound from this Portland foursome is a quality representation of the cityâs rich music scene.
*Recommended if you like: Beirut, The Decemberists
Parenthetical Girls – “A Song for Ellie Greenwich”
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06.29.2009 Download: "Only as the Day is Long" by Sera Cahoone
This track from country-folk-indie darling Sera Cahoone is from her album with the same name, Only As the Day is Long. The Seattleite (by way of Colorado) offers heart-tugging lyrics and just the right amount of banjo and harmonica to give the track some twang. This is the kind of country for people who say they donât listen to country.
Recommended if you like: Emmylou Harris
Sera Cahoone – “Only as the Day is Long”
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06.26.2009 Laundro Matinee Fresh Session: Dead Confederate - "The Rat"
Dead Confederate perform “The Rat” for Laundro Matinee. Watch it after the jump and get more videos and mp3s from their Fresh Session.
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06.22.2009 Download: "Footprints" by Dyno Jamz
Jazzy trumpet and keys accompany numerous instruments and conscience lyrics on this live version of âFootprintsâ from Seattle based hip-hop group Dyno Jamz. The youthful eight-member group skillfully uses their instruments and offers live performances that are rich with textured sound. This empowering track attests to the bandâs talent and reason for winning the 2009 Sound-Off!, Experience Music Projectâs Battle of the Bands.
*Recommended if you like: Blue Scholars
Dyno Jamz – “Footprints (Live)”
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06.15.2009 Download: "Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh" by Say Hi
On the latest Say Hi album, The Oohâs and Ahâs, Eric Elbogen shies away from usual repertoire of vampires and science fiction for more grounded tales of unrequited love. This track, âOh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Ohâ starts off with trumpet, maracas and light tapping of cymbals skipping into uppity guitar and lustfully descriptive lyrics.
*Recommended if you like: The Flaming Lips
Say Hi – “Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh”
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06.08.2009 Download: "Pushover" by The Long Winters
With lyricist/poet John Roderick at the helm, Seattle’s The Long Winters have been putting out stellar records for a few years now. Their newest won’t be out until later this year (now that John’s on deadline), so for now you can tide yourself over with a gem from the band’s third and most recent album, Putting the Days to Bed.
Recommended if you like: Nada Surf, Death Cab for Cutie
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05.25.2009 Download: "Eraser" by No Age
This two-some provide a great shoegaze sound with this track, “Eraser” off their indie punk-pop album Nouns. The Los Angeles based duo also work to bring youth together with music with the All-Ages Movement Project.
Recommended if you like: Deerhunter
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05.11.2009 Download: "Life is Looking Up" by Forgive Durden performing Razia's Shadow
Forgive Durden performing Razia’s Shadow is musical delight full of mythological plots, characters and settings.
Fueled by insecurities and large ego, an angel’s actions has horrible consequences. This leads into a love story of those who must rectify his mistakes. In “Life is Looking Up” the angel, Ahrima, fantasizes about all he could do for the world and the praise that would follow. His creator’s objection to his ideas sends Ahrima down a path toward destruction.
Recommended If You Like: Panic at the Disco
Forgive Durden – “Life is Looking Up”
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04.27.2009 Download: "Absence" by Carrie Rodriguez
This track comes from a siren on a confident fiddle giving it a bluegrass touch. Sorrowful lyrics about longing to release a loved one, lead into a confirming chorus statement of realized independence. Like an original country song, it’s a story sung with strong vocals and up-beat strings.
Recommended If You Like: Alison Krauss
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08.29.2008 Download: "Escape City Scrapers" By Mono In VCF
This is some highly enjoyable dark pop from Tacoma (Fun fact: before this band existed, that sentence had probably never been typed before.) The song borders on sultry lounge music once the vocals start in, and then with the addition of strings, it became my favorite dark-orchestral-lounge-pop song EVER.
RIYL: The Cure, I Love You But Iâve Chosen Darkness
Mono in VCF – “Escape City Scrapers”
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08.28.2008 Download: "Cause Those People Get Free Airline Tickets" By Velella Velella
Holy Moses this song is so awesome! I wasn’t sure what sound to expect, but I got this amazing experimental electronic jam. This band is obviously going to put on a mind-blowing live show.
RIYL: Black Moth Super Rainbow, Datarock, Justice
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08.27.2008 Download: "Come Down" By The Valley
This throwback grunge song reminds me of the times when people could wear flannel without a second thought, which would come in handy in this uncharacteristically cold summer. Itâs a big fuzzed-out rocker that will definitely get your feet moving and your head banging.
RIYL: Nirvana, Alice In Chains
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08.26.2008 Two New Final Fantasy MP3s For You!
The fine folks at Stereogum are bringing us not one, but two free songs by that string sequencing genius Final Fantasy.
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08.26.2008 Download: "Good Morning" by Grynch
This sounds like something that would play during a montage where someone works really hard and gets good at something, probably boxing (or math). When you combine the sincere vocals with the skilled delivery, you have one good rap song on your hands.
RIYL: Kanye West, TI
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08.25.2008 Download: "Dancers at the End of Time" by Howlin Rain
Classic rock, or as a co-worker of mine put it, ârawk.â Seriously, somebody go find these guys and get their time machine. Science needs that thing when Howlin Rain is done with it, to go back in time and find more awesome bands like Howlin Rain, incidentally.
RIYL: Jimi Hendrix, Cream
Howlln’ Rain – “Dancers at the End of Time”
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08.22.2008 Download: "Big Electric Light" By The Tripwires
This song is a nice balance of sweet airy vocal harmonies of â60s pop with bouncy guitar work of modern indie rock. Now all I have to do is figure out what the âBig Electric Lightâ is supposed to be.
RIYL: Beulah, The Beach Boys
The Tripwires – “Big Electric Light”
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08.21.2008 Download: "Back For More" by Hadley Caliman
I canât listen to this without thinking of those uber-hip spy movies from the â60s. This jazzy number is perfect to listen to while you play blackjack in a foreign country. Or if you want to hear a fantastic saxophone solo. Either way, I like it.
RIYL: BlueNote Jazz
Hadley Caliman – “Back For More”
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08.20.2008 Download: "Hold On, Hold On" By Neko Case
What more could I possibly say about Neko Case, beyond the fact that sheâs simply amazing? Her distinctive country-noir sound is as strong as ever on this swaying track, punctuated by a guitar solo thatâs simultaneously twangy and ethereal. This is definitely an excellent track for a summer taking a turn down towards the overcast.
RIYL: The New Pornographers, Bright Eyes
Neko Case – “Hold On, Hold On”
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08.20.2008 Download: "It's About Time" by Barcelona
The song seamlessly blends spaced-out guitar with bouncy piano. Once you get to the handclaps in the chorus, youâre deep in pop territory and will be happy to be there.
RIYL: Coldplay, Copeland
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08.19.2008 My Old Kentucky Blog profiles The Whigs
Dr. Robert of My Old Kentucky Blog takes a closer look at Athens, Georgia band The Whigs with photos. mp3s and more.
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08.19.2008 New from Chester French: "My Party"
I Am Fuel, You Are Friends’ Monday Music Roundup this week features a new song from the blog-approved Chester French.
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08.19.2008 Download: "I Ate Your Soul (ft. P Smoov)" by Grieves
Itâs got a synth-heavy beat. Itâs got a falsetto hook. Itâs called âI Ate Your Soul.â And it features someone named P Smoov. Based on those facts, this is my favorite song ever. Then the rapping came in and it got even better. The delivery is very comfortable, almost like spoken-word, and entirely awesome.
RIYL: Brother Ali, Yacht
Grieves – “I At Your Soul (ft. P Smoov)”
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08.18.2008 Download: "I Don't Want To Turn You On" by The Hands
This song is gonna get ya dancing. Itâs a garage-inspired punk rock song, with the signature crunchy guitars, the catchy-as-hell riffs, and even a horn section for good measure. I declare this song an official âGood Time Summer Jam.â
RIYL: The Hives, The Mooney Suzuki
The Hands – “I Don’t Want To Turn You On”
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08.15.2008 Download: "Big Rock Show" by Sweet Water
This is a big, mid-tempo sing-along, of that breed of late-â90s power-pop that you hardly hear anymore. I firmly believe that the audience for this band will be instructed to âjump,â and they will happily comply. Get ready.
RIYL: Everclear, Weezer
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08.14.2008 Download: "Across The River" by Shane Tutmarc & The Traveling Mercies
I feel like a campfire would be very conducive to me listening to this song. It toes the line between an intimately picked and strummed folk song and a full-scale hoedown with steady shuffling drums.
RIYL: Jenny Lewis, Rocky Votolato
Shane Tutmarc & The Traveling Mercies – “Across The River”
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08.13.2008 Download: "Jaundice Giraffe" by Feral Children
About a minute into the song, the singerâs scream came out of nowhere and nearly knocked me out of my chair. Itâs a haunting meditation of keys and drums, with occasional guitar flourishes to produce a pretty atmospheric track of great experimental rock.
RIYL: Cursive, Discodrive
Feral Children – “Jaundice Giraffe”
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08.12.2008 Download: "Incredible" by Choklate
Choklateâs amazing voice has more than earned her to right to have the chorus âI am incredibleâ in this song. I couldnât have put it any better. And I was not asked to, anyway.
RIYL: Blue Scholars, Estelle
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08.11.2008 Download: "Ghosts In Our Clothes" By Black Eyes And Neckties
As soon as the haunted house keyboards give way to the dueling guitars, I know Iâm ready for something awesome. then they up the ante with screamed, horror-themed vocals. I canât wait to see these Bellingham locals rock some socks off.
RIYL: Schoolyard Heroes, The Russians, Murder City Devils
Black Eyes and Neckties – “Ghosts In Our Clothes”
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08.07.2008 Thao does WOXY's Lounge Act
The Futurist recaps the recent Lounge Act performance by Thao with The Get Down Stay Down. Check out the video for “Beat (Health, Life and Fire)” below, then download the entire session.
WOXY presents Thao with The Get Down Stay Down from Soft City Lights on Vimeo.
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08.05.2008 The Walkmen do Daytrotter in style
The Walkmen returned to the Daytrotter studios for their second session, this time to record four unreleased tracks, including the Neil Hagerty cover “Yellow Kid.”
Listen, download and read about the entire set at Daytrotter then check out the Walkmen at Bumbershoot.
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08.04.2008 Download: "If You Believe (You Will be Strong)" By Nino Moschella
This is a smooth, funky song. Wait, sorry, I misspelled that. I meant smooooooth. The vocals are raw, the guitar is delicious, and the keys are a welcome addition.
RIYL: Joss Stone, Macy Gray
Nino Moschella – “If You Believe (You Will Be Strong)”
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07.28.2008 Download: "See These Bones" by Nada Surf
Swelling, soft, bubbly indie pop. This is what I like to hear.
Delicate guitar swirls together with smooth violins to create a
catchy, intimate song.
RIYL: Death Cab for Cutie, Band of Horses
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07.25.2008 Free Black Eyes And Neckties mp3!
KEXP has decided to be generous this week, both with a free mp3, and with its glowing praise for those spooky Bellinghamsters Black Eyes And Neckties.
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07.21.2008 Download: "Om Baba" by Manooghi Hi
Whenever your album title ends in an exclamation like Manooghi Hi!, you know youâre in for some craziness. Surprise surprise, I was right, and Iâm digginâ it. Dancepunk drums and tambourines underscore the spacey Hindi vocals (thatâs right, itâs in Hindi). Then the crunching guitars come in to drive home the point that this song is crazy (in the good way).
RIYL: The Octopus Project, Monotonix
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07.14.2008 New/old M. Ward demos from Merge
I Am Fuel, You Are Friends shares “Undertaker,” one of the newly downloadable M. Ward demos featured on the Merge Records site.
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07.12.2008 KEXP gives away free Feral Children EP!
Get to KEXP now to download the free EP by local heroes Feral Children!
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07.02.2008 Minus The Bear do a Daytrotter Session
Check out the exclusive Daytrotter Session mp3s from Minus The Bear.
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06.30.2008 Download: "Alma Song" by PWRFL Power
âYou are not that attractive, but something makes me feel that youâre going to be my girlâ starts off this beautifully played acoustic track by Seattleite PWRFL Power, the unconventional, quirky and extremely talented singer songwriter. This is the first song Iâve ever heard that I could call a romantic comedy, and I love it.
RIYL: Belle and Sebastian, Sondre Lerche
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06.24.2008 Throw Me the Statue do Huey Lewis
Throw Me the Statue aren’t afraid to show their love for ’80s cheese icon Huey Lewis. They’ve covered “If Is This It” for an upcoming Huey Lewis (and don’t forget The News!) tribute album, Are You Still With Me?!,. You can download the track now, though, thanks to Stereogum
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06.23.2008 Download: "Sophisticated Honkey" by Orgone
If I were forced to classify this song in one word, it would be this: Funkalicious. This is a funky-ass instrumental jam, complete with horns and a sweet bass line; what more could you possibly want?
RIYL: Earth Wind and Fire, James Brown
Orgone – “Sophisticated Honkey”
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06.16.2008 Download: "Time Without You" by Dale Watson
With bass vocals, slide guitar and fiddles, this song is honky-tonk-tastic. Dale Watson plays classic country music that’s at the very top of its game. A true original, Dale’s even coined his own genre: Ameripolitan (as he defines it on Wikipedia: original music with ‘prominent’ roots influence.) Note: This song may precipitate the purchase of boots.
RIYL: Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams
Dale Watson – “Time Without You”
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06.09.2008 Download: "The Great Salt Lake" by Band of Horses
Another soaring, dreamy, indie gem from Sub Pop luminaries Band of Horses. This song is off their 2006 release Everything All the Time, not to be confused with their most recent effort, Cease to Begin, which has been flying off store shelves since October. Oh, yeah, also this song is awesome.
RIYL: The Shins, Siberian, Nada Surf
Band of Horses – “The Great Salt Lake”
